In a tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo and his contributions to the national team, the Portuguese Football Federation thanked the 41-year-old star, who has decided to permanently hang up his national team jersey. At the same time, it announced that it will soon organize a match to honor the 41-year-old superstar as he deserves.
The announcement:
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“The Portuguese Football Federation expresses its deepest and enduring gratitude to its eternal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, who announced today his definitive retirement from the national team.
With a sense of deep gratitude and immense admiration, the Portuguese Football Federation publicly honors and thanks Cristiano Ronaldo for his exceptional career in the service of our country.
More than just a great athlete, our captain has been an inspiring leader, a model of dedication, and the ultimate symbol of our National Team’s spirit.
Throughout a legendary international career, with 234 appearances and 146 goals, the captain carried the country on his shoulders, broke records, and led the team to moments that will forever be etched in the history of our national soccer.
Every drop of sweat, every decisive goal, and every time he proudly wore the captain’s armband on the field reflected his absolute love for our jersey.
His dedication and the legacy he leaves behind extend far beyond the boundaries of the field.
Cristiano Ronaldo has put Portugal on the map and inspired generations of young people who dream of following in his footsteps, making him, for many of us, the greatest player of all time!
Therefore, the Portuguese Football Federation will not allow this farewell to take place without the proper tribute.
It is our unwavering and heartfelt desire to organize, plan, and actively participate in an event that will pay tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo’s extraordinary career — an opportunity for the fans and the entire country to applaud and celebrate, once again, the player who has given us so much.
Thank you for everything, CAPTAIN!
This will always be your home!
Let’s go for the 1,000th goal!!!”
